Boulder County Pumpkin Patches: Where To Go This Fall

BOULDER COUNTY, CO —Time is running out to get outdoors and safely enjoy classic fall activities like going to Boulder County pumpkin patches. Many parks have been closed in the county while wildfires burn, so it's a good time to help support local farmers.

The coronavirus might have changed our traditional experience of going to the pumpkin patch but it’s still not too late to enjoy this fall activity in Colorado.

A visit to the pumpkin patch in 2020 is different from years prior, owing to the pandemic but you can still enjoy the outdoors at several area pumpkin patches. Like local businesses and venues across the country, pumpkin patches have had to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation.

So if you’re planning a visit, remember to take the required precautions, check local health guidelines, hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches. And don’t forget to check if you need to make a reservation.

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You can also check out the weekend weather forecast via the National Weather Service for Boulder County below to plan your visit:

• Saturday: Widespread smoke before 7 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
• Snow. High near 24. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches in the county:

Anderson Farms

Address: 6728 County Road 3-1/4, Erie
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 25 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Pumpkin patch rides, 25-acre corn maze, pedal karts, farm animals, roller slides, rainbow maze, Fort A-Lota-Fun, combine slide
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Note: the farm's pumpkin patch closes at dusk)
Pricing: Fall Festival tickets are $12; Kids under 3 get in free.
Phone: 303-828-5210
Website: andersonfarms.com

Munson Farms

Address: 7355 Valmont Road, Boulder
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 15 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Hay rides, corn maze
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Pricing: Free admission
Phone: 1-415-298-1500
Website: Munsonfarms.com

Cottonwood Farms Pumpkin Patch

Address: 10600 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette
Season opening/closing dates: Open every day from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Corn and straw maze, wagon rides on weekends
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Pricing: $5 per person, kids under 5 and those over 65 get in free
Phone: 720-890-4766
Website: Cottonwoodfarms.com

7th Generation Farm

Address: 1536 Courtesy Road, Louisville
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Hay Bale Maze, Big Bale Hay Mountain, farm animals, pumpkin painting, Tractor Hay Rides
Hours: Friday - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed Sunday through Thursday
Pricing: Free admission
Phone: 1-720-841-3836
Website: 7thgenerationfarm.com

Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Patch

Address: 9059 Ute Hwy/CO 66
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 3 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Hay Maze, Animal Train Car Ride, Cornstalk Tunnel, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Dragon Roller Coaster, Tumble Bubbles, Paint a Pumpkin
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pricing: Free admission; pay per activity
Phone: 303-684-0087
Website: www.rockymtnpumpkinranch.com.

The Bee Hugger

Address: 12590 Ute Hwy, Longmont
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 5 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Hayride, Haunted VW Bug Yard, sunflower field, animal feeding, miniature horse rides (approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Pricing: Free admission; some activities have a fee.
Phone: 303-330-8277
Website: The Bee Hugger Facebook page only

Note: Due to the pandemic, please double check the rules, regulations and hours for the pumpkin patch you plan on visiting.

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If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.